Event Dates
From: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
To: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Stuttgarter Bärentreffen
Bear Week 2025
Calling all bears! Make your way to Stuttgart’s annual bear event, featuring fun social events, parties, and sexy bears!
Stuttgarter Bärentreffen Bear Week 2025
Calling all bears! Make your way to Stuttgart’s annual bear event, featuring fun social events, parties, and sexy bears!
Stay close to the event at the EmiLu Design hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests, with beautifully decorated rooms, excellent sauna and spa and perfect location and highly recommended.
The Event
- Next Edition: Wednesday May 28th – Sunday June 1st, 2025.
- All bear routes lead to Stuttgart in early May as the annual Bärentreffen or bear week takes over the city!
- Join hundreds of bears for five days and nights of events tailored to various interests.
- Activities include outdoor adventures, cultural tours, and leisurely gatherings in beer gardens.
- Don’t miss the welcoming Buddy Bears night and the pulsating beats at the Dancing Bears Main Event.
- Experience an exclusive guided tour through Germany’s only zoological and botanical garden during the Curious Bears event.
- And enjoy a unique Bear area XXL at the famous Gaydelight Party, held during in Summer Beer Festival tent at Festzelt Zum Wasenwirt, Mercedesstraße 50, 70372
- Stay close to Stuttgart’s gay bars and top attractions in the Mitte district at Der Zauberlehrling featuring designer rooms and an excellent onsite restaurant.
The Venues
- Eagle Stuttgart: Gay bar, hosting a variety of events and provides a welcoming space for the bear community.
- Augustiner Biergarten: Famous restaurant offering a selection of beers in a traditional beer garden setting with outdoor seating.
- Festzelt Zum Wasenwirt: A festival hall with an Oktoberfest vibe. Enjoy music, traditional food, and drinks.
- Das Leuze: World class venue featuring mineral baths, spa treatments, and wellness amenities.
- VIVA-Sauna: Busy gay sauna with steam rooms and relaxation areas.
- Wilhelma: A unique combination of zoological and botanical gardens offering a diverse range of flora and fauna.
- Café Weiß: Old World café offering a variety of coffees, snacks, and a relaxed atmosphere.
- Café Stöckle: Traditional cafe offering coffee, cakes, and light meals in a pleasant café environment.
- Brauhaus Schönbuch: A brewery and eatery offering craft beers and regional cuisine.
- reBOOTS: Western style gay bar with an inclusive atmosphere, live shows, theme nights and parties.
Recommended Hotels in Stuttgart
The following hotels are all are close to Stuttgart’s gay bars and clubs
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
We love the Motel One in Stuttgart
with its large rooms & great location.
Official Website
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Stuttgarter Bärentreffen visit The Website
Gay Map of Stuttgart
With a few exceptions, the gay clubs, cafes and one of two saunas, are located in the central “Mitte” district, or just to the west.
- Stay close to the Christmas Market at the EmiLu Design hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests, with beautifully decorated rooms, excellent sauna and spa and perfect location and highly recommended.
Schillerstraße 23, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
All of the air-conditioned rooms at the Hotel am Schlossgarten feature soundproofed windows, free WiFi, and a modern bathroom. Many offer scenic views of the surrounding gardens and vineyards.
Kronenstraße 17, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
All rooms at the Unger are air conditioned and equipped with cable TV and a minibar. The marble bathrooms include toiletries. Basic WiFi is free for guests throughout the hotel. High-speed internet is also available for a surcharge.
Hohenheimer Straße 28-30, 70184 Stuttgart, Germany
The 4-star Hotel Zur Weinsteige is filled with hand-crafted bronze, carvings and antiques. The romantic rooms benefit from these furnishings as well as being fitted with modern amenities, including free wireless internet access. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning.
Zimmermannstraße 7-9, 70182 Stuttgart, Germany
Set in the heart of Stuttgart, this modern 3-star hotel offers a winter garden and peaceful rooms with free WiFi access in all areas. Secure underground parking is also available (for a fee). All rooms at the Abalon Hotel ideal include a bathroom with a shower, cable TV, and free WiFi. Some of the double rooms include a terrace.
Charlottenstraße 38, Stuttgart 70182
● A clean and welcoming gay sauna located near the heart of Stuttgart.
● Offers a relaxing atmosphere with various amenities for guests.
● Admission fee ranges from €14 to €22.
Daily 14:00 – 23:00; Friday and Saturday until 01:00
Leonhardstraße 3 Stuttgart 70182
● A charming pub with rustic decor located in Stuttgart's old town.
● Perfect spot to unwind with friends or meet new people.
Monday-Thursday 12:00 – 24:00; Friday, Saturday 12:00 – 02:00; Sunday 15:00 – 24:00
Jakobstraße 6 Stuttgart 70182
● An LGBT-friendly pub known for its diverse and colorful clientele.
● Located in the vibrant Leonhardsvorstadt neighborhood.
Monday-Thursday 16:00 – 01:00; Friday, Saturday 16:00 – 03:00; Sunday 16:00 – 24:00
Blumenstraße 29 Stuttgart 70182
● A unique volunteer-run pub associated with Gayzone Stuttgart e.V.
● Emphasizes a friendly atmosphere for fetish enthusiasts.
Saturday 21:00 – 04:00
Schulstraße 3 Stuttgart 70173
● A long-established gay bar centrally located in Stuttgart.
● A popular gathering spot for locals and visitors alike.
Monday 15:00 – 01:00; Tuesday-Thursday 15:00 – 03:00; Friday 15:00 – 05:00; Saturday 12:00 – 05:00; Sunday 15:00 – 01:00
Bopserstraße 9 Stuttgart 70180
● A lively bar perfect for LGBTs and friends, featuring karaoke, bingo, and quiz events.
● An inviting atmosphere for a fun night out.
Tuesday-Thursday 19:00 – 24:00; Friday 19:00 – 03:00; Saturday 18:00 – 03:00; Sunday 16:00 – 24:00
Geißstraße 13 Stuttgart 70173
● An LGBT-friendly bistro bar with a lovely street terrace in the heart of Stuttgart.
● Ideal for casual drinks or a bite to eat.
Tuesday-Thursday 16:00 – 01:00; Friday 16:00 – 03:00 Saturday 14:00 – 03:00
Weißenburgstraße 28 A Stuttgart 70180
● A lively center for the LGBTIQ community, offering a café-bar, counseling services, and event space.
● A hub for socializing and support.
Opening Times: Check website for details.
Schillerstraße 23, Stuttgart 70173
● A modern club-bar catering to the LGBTQ+ community and their friends
in central Stuttgart.
Friday and Saturday from 22:00
Marienstraße 38 a/c, Stuttgart 70178
● A vibrant venue with a basement vibe, featuring a bar and dedicated cruising area.
● Offers lockers and both smoking and non-smoking sections.
● Hosts exciting themed parties; check their website for details and dress codes.
● Admission fee: €10, which includes one drink, with a minimum consumption of €2.50.
Friday, Saturday from 21:00 (entry until 01:00+); Sunday from 15:00 (entry until 17:00+)
Mozartstraße 51, Stuttgart 70180
● A staple in Stuttgart's gay scene for over 30 years, this cruise and fetish bar exudes character.
● Known for its welcoming atmosphere in a smoking-friendly environment.
● A popular gathering spot for those looking to connect and have fun.
Tuesday, Thursday 20:00 – 01:00; Friday, Saturday 21:00 – 02:00
Recommended Hotels in Stuttgart By Bookings
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We have chosen hotels in Stuttgart that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Althoff Hotel
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-star, Schlossgarten Park location, scenic views.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Soundproofed, free WiFi.
- Luxurious retreat in a central park setting, perfect for enjoying Stuttgart’s natural beauty.
Hotel Unger
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4-star, near Stuttgart Main Station, breakfast room.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Air-conditioned, cable TV, minibar.
- Convenient and comfortable, ideal for city exploration with easy access to transport and local attractions.
Zur Weinsteige
4 Star, Great Value
- 4-star, family-run, historical charm.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Free WiFi, air conditioning, antique furnishings.
- Traditional elegance blended with modern amenities, offering a unique and charming stay.
EmiLu Design Hotel
4 Star, Location
- 4-star, central location, fitness centre.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Air-conditioned, flat-screen TV.
- Stylish and contemporary, perfect for a sophisticated stay with convenient city access.
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